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United States · Resolution · HCONRES

H.Con.Res. 99 (107th)

Directing Congress to enact legislation by October 2004 that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans.

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Introduced

4 April 2001

Last action

15 July 2002 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1255-1256)

Sponsors

JOHN CONYERS, Janice Schakowsky, Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Barbara Lee, Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Jerrold Nadler, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], PETER DEFAZIO, JOHN LEWIS, Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], JAMES LANGEVIN, Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Bennie Thompson, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], MICHAEL CAPUANO, Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Bernie Sanders, Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], WM. CLAY, Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Sheila Jackson Lee, Frank Pallone, Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Danny Davis, James McGovern, Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

2 January 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Directs Congress to enact legislation by October 2004 to guarantee that every person in the United States, regardless of income, age, or employment or health status, has access to health care that: (1) is affordable and that removes financial barriers to needed care; (2) is as cost efficient as possible; (3) provides comprehensive benefits; (4) promotes prevention and early intervention; (5) includes parity for mental health and other services; (6) eliminates disparities in access to quality health care; (7) addresses the needs of people with special health care needs and underserved populations in rural and urban areas; (8) promotes quality and better health outcomes; (9) addresses the need to have adequate numbers of qualified health care practitioners; (10) provides adequate and timely payments; (11) fosters a strong network of health care facilities; (12) ensures continuity of coverage and continuity of care; (13) maximizes consumer choice of health care providers and practitioners; and (14) is easy for patients, providers, and practitioners to use and reduces paperwork.

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Timeline

  1. 4 April 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 April 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 April 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 April 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 July 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1255-1256)

    Source: IntroReferral

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